“Volcano of Fire” Explodes, Devastating Towns and Villages
Posted by feww on June 4, 2018
Fuego volcano’s violent eruption kills dozens injures hundreds in Guatemala
The eruption has affected thousands of people, forcing mass evacuations.
- Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts – most violent eruption in 4 decades.
- The eruption, second this year, killed at least 25 people,and left about 300 injured. “Volcano of Fire” ejected a thick column of smoke and ash more than 8-kilometer into the air.
- Most of the casualties were located in three towns: El Rodeo, Alotenango and San Miguel los Lotes.
The volcano is located 40 km southwest of the capital, Guatemala City, where heavy ashfall was reported.
February’s Eruption
CBL said
CBL – 060402
M 5.2
13.398°N, 92.207°W [104km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala]
10.0 km depth
2018-06-04 15:06:45 UTC